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Apartments for Rent in Salinas, CA

Across 14 rentals in Salinas, CA, the cheapest we list is $1,753/mo and the average asking rent is around $2,109/mo. That puts Salinas roughly 10% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $2,163/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,350/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,753
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,10910% below CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$1,92711% below CA
1 bed$2,1636% below CA
2 bed$2,3508% below CA

14 rentals in Salinas, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Salinas, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Salinas, CA?
The average asking rent across the 14 listings we track in Salinas, CA is $2,109/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,753/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Salinas?
Garden Court is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Salinas, CA at $1,753/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Salinas?
Based on the listings we track in Salinas, CA: studios around $1,927/mo, one-bedrooms around $2,163/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,350/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Salinas expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Salinas's average rent of $2,109/mo is about 10% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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